This week, HRI received our first three Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) approvals! One was for the husband of a client and the other two were for clients who […]
Read MoreNovember 2012
International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
Our client Dana, a Honduran native, was physically, mentally and emotionally abused by her partner throughout their relationship and her pregnancy. She is just one example of the cases we […]
Read MoreBill Holston on KERA: Reasons to Give Thanks
Our Executive Director Bill Holston recently spoke to Dallas/Ft.Worth’s KERA radio station about what he’s thankful for this Thanksgiving. Among his reasons to give thanks this year is the way […]
Read MoreUniversal Children’s Day
Today, November 20, is Universal Children’s Day, a day recognized by the United Nation’s to develop worldwide understanding and camaraderie between children and to promote the welfare of children across […]
Read MoreHuman Rights Violations Of Any Type Are Wrong
As a non-profit, we assist those who have fled from war and violence every day. As such, we look beyond politics as our hearts go out to the innocent Palestinians […]
Read MoreInternational Day for Tolerance
Below is a piece written by our Executive Director Bill Holston, commemorating the International Day of Tolerance. Today is the International Day of Tolerance. In 1995, on the occasion of […]
Read MoreVAWA National Day of Action
Below is a guest post written by our Legal Director Chris Mansour about the importance of VAWA reauthorization. Our client Lisa was raped by her stepfather for over a year, […]
Read MoreUganda to Pass Anti-Gay Bill
Uganda will pass its anti-gay bill by the end of 2012, according to an article from the Associated Press. The speaker of Uganda’s parliament says the legislation is what Ugandans […]
Read MorePresident Obama Allows for 70,000 Refugees for Fiscal Year 2013
In September, prior to his re-election, President Barack Obama authorized the admission of up to 70,000 refugees to the United States for the Fiscal Year 2013. The admission of 70,000 […]
Read More2012 Thanksgiving Event Photos
View photos from our Thanksgiving Event, including our new Angel of Freedom Awards.
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